A few thoughts about the way i see business, work, knowledge, and its application to work change the way things are done, and the impact these have on the business scenario around us. You will also find a few reflections about the world around us, and beyond ...

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

There is an interesting news piece about IBM adding virtual worlds support to Lotus Sametime ... although there is not much information available except that IBM is testing this with select customers, this has to be a rather interesting development. This is because this brings a large part of the capabilities of virtual worlds to the enterprise ... something which has not been seen except in a few organizations ... like IBM!

Given the nature of interactions in the virtual space, this has the potential of far enriching the way people can interact with each other on a day to day level. Especially when it comes to demonstrating how to do things, and sharing knowledge which is essentially tacit. Put another way, this has the potential to enable experiential learning ... where people can experience what is being done, rather than simply reading about it.

Of course, as with any of the web 2.0 tools, the key here would be adoption, for if people are not too comfortable using the tool, it would be another one of those enhancements which doesnt get used. Wait and watch, i guess?

About Me

Spent around 10 years in the Training industry, doing a lot of Training, and quite a bit of KM (without knowing it at the time, though ...)! Now, I am a full-time Knowledge Management professional. I am interested in learning about the world around me. What makes it tick ... And, of course, am interested in Food! I like to believe I am a seeker. Though I know not what I seek ... Maybe thats the way it is meant to be. Seeking The Truth, and I know God is by me.